Harlem River, New York City

#1652 among attractions in New York City

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Facts and practical information

The Harlem River is an 8-mile tidal strait in New York, United States, flowing between the Hudson River and the East River and separating the island of Manhattan from the Bronx on the New York mainland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 40°51'30"N, 73°55'17"W

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Upper Manhattan (Washington Heights)New York City United States

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Harlem River – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Cloisters, Fort Tryon Park, Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, Dyckman Street.

0.7 miNW
Medieval art in a rebuilt monastery
The Cloisters, New York City
19 min walk • Nestled in the serene expanse of Fort Tryon Park in Upper Manhattan, The Cloisters museum stands as a portal to the medieval past amidst the bustling modernity of New York City. This branch of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, dedicated to the art and architecture of...
0.6 miW
Park, Field
Fort Tryon Park, New York City
17 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of New York, Fort Tryon Park offers a serene escape from the urban hustle with its lush landscapes and rich history. This sprawling park, located in Upper Manhattan, boasts stunning views of the Hudson River and is a beloved green space...
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum, Vernacular architecture
Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, New York City
17 min walk • The Dyckman House, now the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum, is the oldest remaining farmhouse on Manhattan island, a vestige of New York City's rural past. The Dutch Colonial-style farmhouse was built by William Dyckman, c.1785, and was originally part of over 250 acres of farmland owned by the family.
0.4 miNW
Cycling, Bike path
Dyckman Street, New York City
12 min walk • Dyckman Street, occasionally called West 200th Street, is a street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It is commonly considered to be a crosstown street because it runs from the Hudson River to the Harlem River and intersects Broadway.
0.5 miNW
Church
Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, New York City
14 min walk • Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Church, located at 81 Arden Street at Dongan Place, between Broadway and Sherman Avenue in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a Roman Catholic parish church in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York.
0.9 miSW
Park
Highbridge Park, New York City
24 min walk • Highbridge Park is a public park on the western bank of the Harlem River in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City. It stretches between 155th Street and Dyckman Street in Upper Manhattan.
0.9 miSW
Synagogue, Modernist architecture
Fort Tryon Jewish Center, New York City
24 min walk • The Fort Tryon Jewish Center is a synagogue located at 524 Fort Washington Avenue between West 183rd and 184th Streets, across from Bennett Park in the Hudson Heights neighborhood of Upper Manhattan, New York City. The congregation was founded in 1938 by long-time residents of the city and refugees from Nazi Germany.
0.6 miSW
Church
Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church, New York City
16 min walk • Holy Cross Armenian Apostolic Church is a significant Armenian Apostolic Church in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York City at 580 West 187th Street.
0.5 miE
Museum, History museum
Hall of Fame for Great Americans, New York City
13 min walk • The Hall of Fame for Great Americans is an outdoor sculpture gallery located on the grounds of Bronx Community College in the Bronx, New York City. It is the first such hall of fame in the United States.
~1730 ftN
Church, Modernist architecture
St. Jude Church, New York City
9 min walk • The Church of St. Jude, located at 3815 Tenth Avenue at the corner of West 205th Street in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, is a Catholic parish church in the Archdiocese of New York.
0.8 miN
Park
Isham Park, New York City
21 min walk • Isham Park is a 20-acre historic park located in Inwood, Manhattan, New York City. The park was created in large part through gifts to the city from the Isham family of land from the William Bradley Isham estate.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Harlem River?

Nearby attractions include Roberto Clemente State Park, New York City (7 min walk), Dyckman-Hillside Substation, New York City (7 min walk), St. Jude Church, New York City (9 min walk), River Park Towers, New York City (11 min walk).

How to get to Harlem River by public transport?

The nearest stations to Harlem River:

Metro

Dyckman Street • Lines: 1 (7 min walk)
207th Street • Lines: 1 (11 min walk)

Train

Morris Heights (8 min walk)
University Heights (13 min walk)

Bus

Sedgewick Avenue & Harlem River Park Bridge • Lines: Bx18 (11 min walk)
Amsterdam Avenue & West 178th Street • Lines: M101 (27 min walk)